We are winning war against Boko Haram fighters, bandits – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that his administration is winning the war against terrorism, occasioned by the Boko Haram in the North East and bandits across the country.

In his Nationwide Broadcast to commemorate the Independence of Nigeria, the President said before coming on board about 16 months ago, the country was bugged down by economic and security challenges.

The President who said reforms became key in order to keep the country afloat, noted that “We decided to reform our political economy and defence architecture.”

The President affirmed that his administration has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever, adding that as of the last count, over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders have been eliminated by troops in the Northeast and Northwest.

The President also said, “My administration took over the leadership of our country 16 months ago at a critical juncture. The economy faced many headwinds, and our physical security was highly impaired.

“We found ourselves at a dizzying crossroads, where we must choose between two paths: reform for progress and prosperity or carry on business-as-usual and collapse.

“On the security front, I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. Our target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism.

“Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever. As of the last count, over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders have been eliminated by our gallant troops in the Northeast, Northwest, and some other parts of the country.

“We have restored peace to hundreds of communities in the North, and thousands of our people have been able to return home. It is an unfinished business, which our security agencies are committed to ending as quickly as possible. As soon as we can restore peace to many communities in the troubled parts of the North, our farmers can return to their farms.”